Alex vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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Alex Rank #205

Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Elliott mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Alex and Elliott boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.